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Fracture Risk with Low Dose Steroid
A large RA cohort analysis shows that low-dose glucocorticoid therapy in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients may carry an increased risk of vertebral osteoporotic (OP) fractures.
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Expert Panel: Initial Views on FDA Warnings for JAK Inhibitors
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FDA JAK inhibitor warnings and what it means (also: what do you think?); other news released this week; and, two questions submitted from listeners. Dr. Cush discusses this and more in this week's podcast.
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In 2018-2019 Australia spent $136 billion on healthcare with more spent on MSK disorders ($14 billion) than CV Dz ($11.8 billion), cancer ($11.8 billion) & mental Dz ($10.5 billion). CAD, back pain, dementia, COPD & lung cancer caused most $$ burden. https://t.co/WHIPeNGIhf
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2021–22 influenza season coincides with continued COVID infx & Sxs may be confused betw both. ACIP Influenza vaccination guidelines: 1. Annual flu vaccine rec to all >6mos; 2. COVID Vax can be given w/ Flu Vax; 3. give before Nov 2021 https://t.co/oIkl50GI0W
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Rheums--have a question or case for Jack Cush? Record it here and we may feature it on an upcoming podcast. Tell us your name and where you practice rheumatology.
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The CDC has reported that mRNA vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19–associated hospitalizations was sustained over 24 weeks; but there is evidence of waning protection amongst the immunosuppressed.
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#RA & Driving studied w/ installed auto sensor-based instrumentation - 23 controls compared to 33 RA pts (1292 driving hrs): shows RA & worsening Dz severity assoc w/ poor vehicle control; Braking/accelerating & steering variability liked to CDAI levels. https://t.co/umXGAbuicz https://t.co/EYxVVkzxR8
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US News & World Report Ranks Best Rheumatology Hospitals
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FDA has approved Xywav - gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) for “idiopathic hypersomnia,” (people sleep 9+hrs/, yet never feel rested). GHB prev approved for narcolepsy https://t.co/38MBpmOAAA https://t.co/5pLLghCYtp
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JAMA article on using new features in Updated PubMed:
1) Focus the Clinical Question
2) Use PubMed Clinical Query Filters
3) Refine the Search Terms
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Big news! You can download/listen to the RheumNow podcast in more places than ever! Find us on Apple and Google podcasts, the PodBean app, Spotify, Pandora, TuneIn+Alexa, iHeart Radio, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Stitcher, Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro, Castbox, and Soundcloud! https://t.co/1WSUh06jjN
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Top 10 things you should know about THE EYE in your rheumatology practice @CRASCRRheum
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Former Rheumatologist Settles Civil Fraud Claims for $2 Million for alleged False Claims Act violations. Charges were based on claims for improper medical treatments and false billing to a federal program. https://t.co/HZwrwDrkVk
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A study of 7459 adults with diabetes, shows that regular bicycling is associated with a 22-32% reduction in all cause mortality and CVD mortality - with a loss of benefit to those who stop. https://t.co/wjEJXAu0zx
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US life expectancy dropped by 1.5 years in 2020, driven by the pandemic.
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Can you refuse to see unvaccinated pts? NY Times letter reviews options for “vaccine hesitant” or “vaccine refusing”
1. Ask if vaccinated
2. Offer telehealth
3. Require masks & distancing
4. Minimize contact betw vax & no-vax pts
5. Address pt concerns
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Botanical extract, Chrysanthemum zawadskii var. latilobum (GCWB) studied in 112 w/ mild-mod. knee OA. Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study finds GCQB signif better than placebo in WOMAC total & function scores https://t.co/xyKlrL2CG7
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Do Women or Men make the best doctors? https://t.co/HTtZd9GHRH+
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